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−Small flies 2-5mm long with a dark colouring. They have a characteristic arched thorax giving a 'hump-backed' appearance. The wings are mottled. +Eggsare laid on to plants near water and the larvae fall into water and pupate. The life cycle takes '''6-12 months''' to complete in temperate climates but is only '''1 month''' in tropical climates.+
This parasite is found worldwide and attacks a wide variety of animals and also attacks humans.
+This parasite is found worldwide and attacks humans and a wide variety of animals.
'''Recognition'''
'''Recognition'''
−Culicoides are small flies 2-5mm long with a dark colouring. They have a characteristic arched thorax giving a 'hump-backed' appearance. The wings are mottled.
'''Life cycle'''
'''Life cycle'''
−Eggs are laid onto plants near water and the larvae fall into water and pupate. The life cycle takes '''6-12 months''' to complete in temperate climates but is only '''1 month''' in tropical climates.